YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 CAD

2016 LRD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0172 was up 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 86 CAD
2015 Average 74 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 68 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.52 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0168
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0153, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0017 CAD (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0166) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+25.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0166
2015 Avg (January) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0159 0.0166
February 0.0167 0.0160 0.0163
March 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
April 0.0155 0.0139 0.0146
May 0.0145 0.0138 0.0143
June 0.0145 0.0140 0.0142
July 0.0146 0.0142 0.0144
August 0.0146 0.0135 0.0142
September 0.0145 0.0140 0.0143
October 0.0149 0.0142 0.0145
November 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
December 0.0149 0.0143 0.0145